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Happy Thanksgiving and Small Business Saturday!

Posted on 2011-11-23 11:45:17

SBS_EPOP_Badge.gifThis November 26 is a big day for everyone at Sugarloaf Animal Clinic. It’s the second annual Small Business Saturday®, when people across the country come out and shop to support their favorite local businesses. American Express also wants to help make a difference. Get a one-time $25 statement credit when you register an eligible American Express® Card and use that Card for a purchase of $25 or more at a registered small business on November 26th. Registration is limited. You can register your card at http://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday?sk=app_183558821725512

We are a registered small business and will be celebrating small business Saturday by giving away a bag of goodies with each purchase while supplies last.

Don’t forget to “Like” and recommend us on Facebook at

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sugarloaf-Animal-Clinic/90405084216

Have a happy Thanksgiving! We will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 24th, and open Friday November 25th from 7am-1pm. In case of emergency please contact Sonora Veterinary Specialists on the SE corner of Cactus and 40th St. at 602-765-3700. 

Don't forget to follow these tips to keep your pets safe and healthy this Thanksgiving:

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/2011/09/is-table-food-poisonous-for-dogs/

http://www.ilovedogs.com/2011/10/10-thanksgiving-foods-dangerous-to-your-dog/

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A More Humane Alternative to Declawing

Posted on 2011-11-03 13:28:36

While declawing is not optimal, it sometimes becomes a medical necessity for some cats to continue living in their homes. When all other measures have been tried and failed, i.e., behavior modification, training, etc. the only other options are declawing or rehoming. Now there is an alternative to declawing. It is called a tendonectomy and considered to be a more humane option. 
Instead of amputation of the first knuckle, the tendon that controls extension and retraction of the claw is cut. The procedure is less invasive, incision is very small, recovery times are much faster, no bandages or special litter is needed, it is an outpatient procedure and a two night stay in the hospital is not necessary. 

When deciding whether this procedure is appropriate, the owner must keep in mind that a tendonectomy will require lifelong pedicures or nail trims. Naturally cats wear down their claws by scratching but when the tendon has been cut this prevents this natural occurrence from happening. This makes it necessary for the owner to be very diligent about regular nail trimming to prevent the nails from growing into the pads of the feet or snagging on objects.

Phineas and Bree post tendonectomy procedure:  

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Paw post surgery: 

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